What role did the Swahili Coast play in East Africa?

• It was a minor fishing village

• It became a major center of trade

• It was isolated from trade activities

• It focused only on agriculture

What did the adoption of Islam help to create across different ethnic and cultural groups?

• Economic disparity

• A sense of unity and shared identity

• Political alliances

• Cultural isolation

Which empires were established by Muslim rulers in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Ghana, Mali, Songhai

• Egypt, Nubia, Axum

• Zimbabwe, Kongo, Luba

• Ethiopia, Carthage, Kush

What characterized the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires?

• Simple administration

• Lack of trade networks

• Sophisticated administration and cultural achievements

• Isolation from other cultures

Who was the famous emperor of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Askia the Great

• Sunni Ali

What was one way Muslim rulers expanded their territories?

• Through isolation

• By controlling trade routes

• By avoiding cultural integration

• By reducing administration

How did the spread of Islam influence urban centers in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• It led to the decline of urban centers

• It caused urban centers to become isolated

• It led to the growth of urban centers

• It had no impact on urban centers

Which city in Mali became a major center of Islamic scholarship due to the spread of Islam?

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Lagos

• Nairobi

What was the impact of Islamic teachings on education in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Education was discouraged

• Education was emphasized for both men and women

• Only men were allowed to be educated

• Education was limited to religious studies

What was a key factor in the growth of urban centers in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Isolation from other regions

• Interaction of people from different backgrounds

• Decline in trade activities

• Lack of cultural exchange